The End of All Things To Come.

This is it folks, the calm before the storm. Germany before Hitler. America before Bush. Here are the players for my mock draft. How about this Broncos bunch? Can you guess who? What round? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The names, rounds and placements later. Enjoy the mind tease.

Revealing the players in the picture:

#12 – Ryan Clady, OT – Boise State [If Not Available, Chris Willams]
[Alternate selections: Jonathan Stewart, RB - Rashard Mendenhall, RB]

It’s no surprise that the Broncos need an offensive tackle. With only two tackles on their roster, the Broncos couldn’t fool a retard into believing this isn’t the way they’re going with their first pick. Coach Shanahan says he likes the options in the first and second rounds, but he’s not that dumb to pass up elite talents at the position. From what I hear, the Broncos have Clady ranked higher than both Albert and Williams. If Clady is at #12, the Broncos will take him. That’s a guarantee. If he’s not there, they’ll look to Christoper Williams and possibly Brandon Albert – if neither are there, the darkhorse running back pick comes into mind, but a trade back might be more viable.

Clady is viewed by a lot of teams as the best pure left tackle in this draft class, but has slipped a little in light of his poor Wonderlic score. Broncos fans in general are concerned whether or not that’ll have an impact on him being able to understand our blocking scheme and come in and compete right away. It’s a little alarming, but Clady is the protypical fit for an NFL left tackle and has the size to get even bigger. This might be the only time in the near future that the Broncos have at nabbing a franchise tackle, so it’s best they take it.

#42 – Chris Johnson, RB – Eastern Carolina
[Alternate selections: Ray Rice, RB - Sam Baker, OT - Jamaal Charles, RB]

This might be a surprising pick, but the Broncos do enjoy the crop of running backs they have this year. Johnson’s not going to be the kind of back that’ll carry the rock 30 times a game — but no team in the NFL is expecting that of anyone anymore. Some may question this selection with Selvin Young on board, but Johnson brings unprecedented return potential the Broncos haven’t had since Deltha O’Neal and has had extensive experience as a running back and a wide receiver.

This is just an option the Broncos cannot afford to pass up after missing out on Maurice Jones-Drew and Devin Hester. Cutler gets help in the backfield in a variety of ways and the special teams unit finally as a returner. What’s not to like?

#108 – Jonathan Goff, ILB – Vanderbilt
[Alternate selections: Philip Wheeler, ILB - Geno Hayes, OLB]

Count me in with the crowd that’s not convinced Niko Koutouvides is the long term option at middle linebacker. The Broncos will have an opportunity to get some competition at the position earlier with names like Dan Connor and Curtis Lofton being available at #42, but if they opt for a running back – they can find players like Jonathan Goff in the early fourth round. Goff might have problems being a three down linebacker in the NFL due to some concerns regarding his ability in coverage, but he’s a hard-nosed – two down thumper who lives, eats and breathes football. A team leader and a high character person, Goff is the kind of guy you want leading your team out of the tunnel on Sunday’s.

#119 – DeMario Pressley, DT – North Carolina State
[Alternate selections: Best Available Defensive Tackle]

With the addition of DeWayne Robertson, the Broncos do not need to draft a defensive tackle on the first day. Robertson brings nose-tackle presence, while Thomas and McKinley offer variety at the position. What Denver could use now is a prototypical three technique who can blow through the gaps and disrupt. Pressley never lived up to his recruit press clippings but is a quality prospect in his own right and is good value here in round four if the Broncos are interested in adding another youngster to the inside defensive line mix.

#139 – Lavelle Hawkins, WR/RS – California
[Alternate selections: Best Skill Position Player/Return Specialist]

The Broncos may have added Darrell Jackson, Sammie Parker and Keary Colbert – but they could use another warm body at camp considering Jackson and Parker as of now are one year rentals. Hawkins has legitimate #3 potential in the NFL and doubles as an impressive return specialist. If he’s here in the early fifth round, the Broncos would have a hard time not taking him. Word is that some teams even prefer him over his highly touted teammate DeSean Jackson.

#148 – Jamar Adams, S – Michigan
[Alternate selections: Best Safety Available]

The Broncos talked to Adams at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, but that’s not the reason I have them selecting him. Where the additions of McCree and Manuel undoubtedly helped the defensive back field, McCree, Lynch and Abdullah only have one year contracts. The Broncos would be apt to bring in a young safety who could learn the ropes before ascending to a starting position. Adams won’t offer you much in pass coverage – but as a run defender he’s one of the best safeties in the class; and also one of the hardest hitters. Late fifth round value for Adams is excellent, considering the overall lack of quality options in this years’ safety class.

#183 – Taylor Mehlhaff, K – Wisconsin

The Broncos have been reported to be in love with Wisconsin kicker Taylor Mehlaff because of his big leg and solid accuracy. Mehlhaff should have the one up over other kicking prospects due to the fact that he doubles as a kickoff specialist as well. It’s possible that Mehlhaff, who is ranked on many boards as the #1 kicker in the draft goes earlier — but we can only hope he falls this far. It won’t be easy, but somebody has to fill Jason Elam’s shoes.

#220 – Pedro Sosa, OL – Rutgers

Pedro Sosa is not as quality of a prospect as his teammate Jeremy Zuttah, but deserves to be drafted. Undersized for an NFL offensive tackle, Sosa will likely have to make the move inside if he wants to play in the NFL. That’s the sort of versatility that’s underestimated in the NFL and it’s the sort of versatility the Broncos have shown they love – considering the drafting of prospects like Chris Myers and Chris Kuper in the past.

#227 – Darnell Terrell, CB – Missouri

Terrell certainly has the ability to go much higher than this, but he is not a standout at cornerback in a very deep class and wouldn’t rank very highly amongst the safeties — which is another position he’s being projected at. Terrell has great size at 6′2 – 200 pounds, but struggles in man coverage. He would be a solid pick for the Broncos who have been known for playing zone schemes extensively in the past and would provide versatility in the defensive backfield.

That’s it. . . and we’ll see how it all unfolds tomorrow and Sunday! I’ll be blogging both days, so stick around and enjoy the Draft!